Pioneer Career and Technology Center is a public vocational school in Shelby, Ohio. It is Ohio's 5th largest vocational school. It serves the area around the counties of Richland and Crawford. Its classes are open to juniors and seniors in local high schools.
Pioneer Career & Technology serves 1,115 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 1,115 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pioneer Career & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Pioneer Career & Technology's student population of 1,115 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,115 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
The diversity score of Pioneer Career & Technology is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pioneer Career & Technology?
1,115 students attend Pioneer Career & Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Pioneer Career & Technology students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pioneer Career & Technology?
Pioneer Career & Technology has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pioneer Career & Technology offer ?
Pioneer Career & Technology offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pioneer Career & Technology part of?
Pioneer Career & Technology is part of Pioneer Career & Technology School District.
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